General Books : Education

One of the five books in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teacher Toolkit for teachers and other professionals working with children, this practical resource focuses on the topic of 'Emotional Literacy' and how to support children and young people on a journey of self-discovery where they learn to recognise, understand, share and manage a range of emotions. Promoting a proactive rather than a reactive approach to dealing with the social and emotional aspects of learning and managing the world of today, Emotional Literacy addresses the increasing number of mental health issues arising among young people. Chapters span key topics including Recognising Emotions, Understanding Emotions, Self-Regulation and Empathy. This book offers:


* Easy to follow, and flexible, lesson plans that can be adapted and personalised for use in lessons or smaller groups or 1:1 work.


* Resources that are linked to the PSHE and Wellbeing curriculum for KS1, KS2 and KS3.


* New research, 'Circles for Learning', where the introduction of baby observation into the classroom by a teacher is used to understand and develop self-awareness, skills for learning, relationships, neuroscience and awareness of others.


* Sections on the development of key skills in communication, skills for learning, collaboration, empathy and self-confidence.


* Learning links, learning objectives and reflection questions.


Offering research-driven, practical strategies and lesson plans, Emotional Literacy is an essential resource book for educators and health professionals looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children in their care; both now and in the future.

ISBN: 9781138370272
Publication date: 05/04/2019
Price: $82.99
Author: Waterhouse, Alison
Format: Spiral Bound

This is an essential resource for educators working to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people. Written by the team behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme, it provides practical suggestions that can be implemented straight away to make a positive difference in the life of the young person.


The second edition of this bestselling guide has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on resilience as well as additional material on recognising and dealing with anxiety and anger. The chapters give a clear overview of each topic underpinned by the latest research in educational psychology, descriptions of vulnerabilities as well as case studies and suggestions for practical activities. Topics include:








self-esteem;







friendship skills;







social skills;







therapeutic stories;







dealing with loss and bereavement.








Designed for use with individuals, groups or whole classes, this will be vital reading for ELSA trainees as well as anyone wanting to provide the best possible support for the emotional wellbeing of the young people they work with.

ISBN: 9781138298705
Publication date: 13/09/2018
Edition: 2
Price: $77.99
Author: Shotton, Gillian
Format: Spiral Bound

School leadership has become very challenging over the last few years. Good people hang in there because they know what they do matters. But the personal cost is high - it's time to do things differently!
The Forty Hour Principal will ...
- challenge the way you lead your school
- expose the truth about why you do some of the stuff you really shouldn't
share ways to make this crazy, all-consuming job we do better - better for the kids you serve, and better for you
We don't have all the answers, but we do have years of principalship experience and have collaborated with dozens of educators to bring this collection of provocations and thoughts to life.
It's organised into bite-sized chapters that are easy to absorb and written by current practitioners.

"You've written in an easy style that is enjoyable to read while also being totally relevant to our work." - Mark Creba, Principal
"Makes you think about your practice and the time you spend in your job each week; I really liked the text on impact versus hours." - Dave Robinson, Principal

ISBN: 9780995129214
Publication date: 26/08/2019
Price: $30.00
Author: Armstrong, David
Format: Paperback

As the head of Open Learning at MIT, Sanjay Sarma has a daunting job description: to fling open the doors of the MIT experience for the benefit of the wider world. But if you're going to undertake such an ambitious project, you must first ask: How exactly does learning work? What conditions are most conducive? Are our traditional classroom methods - lecture, homework, test, repeat - actually effective? And if not, which techniques are?



Grasp takes readers across multiple frontiers, from fundamental neuroscience to cognitive psychology and beyond, as it explores the future of learning. For instance:



Scientists are studying the role of forgetting, exposing it not as a simple failure of memory but a critical weapon in our learning arsenal

New developments in neuroimaging are helping us understand how reading works in the brain. It's become possible to identify children who might benefit from specialised dyslexia interventions - before they learn to read

Many schools have begun converting to flipped classrooms, in which you watch a lesson at home, then do your 'homework' in class



Along the way, Sarma debunks long-held views such as the noxious idea of 'learning styles,' while equipping readers with a set of practical tools for absorbing and retaining information across a lifetime of learning. He presents a vision for learning that's more inclusive and democratic - revealing a world bursting with powerful learners, just waiting for the chance they deserve.



Drawing from the author's experience as an educator and the work of researchers and educational innovators at MIT and beyond, Grasp offers scientific and practical insight, promising not just to inform and entertain readers but to open their minds.

ISBN: 9781472139115
Publication date: 20/08/2020
Price: $37.99
Author: Sarma, Sanjay
Format: Trade Paperback

Motivate your learners to succeed with Action Jackson!

From motivational speaker and founder of Fix Up Seminars, Action Jackson, comes an inspirational guide offering a tried-and-tested method that enables primary and secondary teachers to motivate young people and unlock their potential for success.

Many learners are plagued with the fear of failure, anxious about self-image and apathetic towards the future. Are we, as educators, not responsible for helping them navigate through life and empowering them to unlock their potential? Happy School 365 is packed with 21 easy-to-implement ideas to motivate young people to achieve academic and personal success, helping them to make the most of school and life, build better relationships with teachers and develop a sense of self-worth, focus and discipline.

Dividing his approach into five stages - the manifesto, the mission, the mindset, the method and the miracle - Jackson sets out a vision for what this method can achieve: well-rounded individuals who are agents of change for humanity. This is the must-have guide for all teachers looking to play their part in developing a generation that is happy, healthy and successful.

ISBN: 9781472974563
Publication date: 17/09/2020
Price: $32.99
Author: Jackson, Action
Format: Paperback

Whether it's the grief of bereavement, the strain of divorce or the uncertainty of a new home or school, loss and change affect children in countless ways. Nevertheless, teachers and parents frequently find themselves ill equipped to help children struggling with the difficult feelings that these situations, and others like them, bring. Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change offers guided support for teachers, health professionals and parents.





Designed for use with children aged 4-10, this guide offers:








Case studies illustrating various signs of grief and loss, to help the caregiver spot and manage a child's pain







Therapeutic stories designed to be read with the child, and with prompt questions to encourage discussion







Creative activities and exercises that can be developed into a therapeutic `toolkit' to support the child and the caregiver themselves





With chapters that move from Loss and Change to Resolution and Resilience, addressing the needs of both the child and caregiver, Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change will be an invaluable therapeutic tool.

ISBN: 9781911186281
Publication date: 28/08/2019
Price: $55.99
Author: Seyderhelm, Amanda
Format: Paperback

This adaptable guide invites kaiako to rethink approaches to engaging tamariki, re-envisage the teacher/learner dynamic, revise old habits, and reconfigure learning environments to acknowledge and embrace cultural differences. Kaiako can use the Hikairo Schema several times over, drawing on their previous experiences to inform and to develop new and innovative ways of facilitating culturally sensitive and inclusive learning settings. This self-paced guide allows kaiako, whanau, and tamariki to collaboratively co-construct goals and outcomes that are relevant to their learning contexts. Kaiako can adapt the Hikairo Schema to fit not only their own needs, but their own pace and level of comfort.

ISBN: 9781988542645
Price: $41.99
Author: Macfarlane, Angus
Format: Paperback

"Drop the flashcards--grit, character, and curiosity matter even more than cognitive skills. A persuasive wake-up call."--People

Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter more have to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, optimism, and self-control. How Children Succeed introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators, who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories--and the stories of the children they are trying to help--Tough reveals how this new knowledge can transform young people's lives. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents do--and do not--prepare their children for adulthood. And he provides us with new insights into how to improve the lives of children growing up in poverty. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readers, it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.

"Illuminates the extremes of American childhood: for rich kids, a safety net drawn so tight it's a harness; for poor kids, almost nothing to break their fall."--New York Times "I learned so much reading this book and I came away full of hope about how we can make life better for all kinds of kids."--Slate

ISBN: 9780544104402
Publication date: 01/01/2013
Price: $33.99
Author: Tough, Paul
Format: Paperback